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News of an event from Simon Small:
I am delighted to have been asked to lead a weekend retreat again at the Othona Community in West Dorset (http://www.othona-bb.org.uk/ ). Last year's event was a special experience.
It is entitled "The Mystery of Contemplation" and will be an opportunity for people to taste the experience of contemplative consciousness that I try to evoke in "From the Bottom of the Pond" in a beautiful natural setting. The Community is located on the coast and has its own grounds, overlooking a deserted beach.
In addition to exploring some of the ideas and practices that underpin the book, there will be plenty of time for walking, conversation and, if individuals prefer,sinking intosilence.
Othona has avery interestinghistory and ethos, which can be read about on its website.
It will be held from Friday 4th to Sunday 6thJune 2010.
The retreat will start with supper on the Friday evening at around 6.30-7.00 and end Sunday pm.
Bookings must be made directly with Othona and the following link should take you to the right page: http://www.othona-bb.org.uk/event86_june4_6.html
Hope you can make it!
Best wishes,
Simon Small
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1st February 2010. News from the Church Urban Fund:
Retreat on the Street
Poverty and apparent wealth often go hand-in hand, and people who struggle in the midst of the glamour and vibrancy of our biggest cities often go unseen and unheard. This Lent, Church Urban Fund is organising ‘Retreat on the Street’ prayer walks in Liverpool (3 March), Bradford (9 March) and London (16 March), giving you the chance to spend a day of quiet reflection within the busy life of the city. If you can’t join us for one of the walks you can use our resource packs for your own prayer. E-mail Hilary Elliott (hilary.elliott@cuf.org.uk) or call 0207 898 1654 for more details.
We have also produced a new prayer calendar to inspire you to pray for people who experience poverty and exclusion. The calendar can be used during the seven weeks of Lent or daily throughout the year, and features seven projects that we support, with prayers requests written by the projects drawing on their hopes and concerns for the people they serve. E-mail chloe.quanrud@cuf.org.uk or call 0207 898 1648 to request a free calendar.
Information about the Orthona Community can be found here.
Spiritual Exploration with Contemplative Fire:
Burning Bush issue no 8
Find out more about what Philip Roderick and the people of Contemplative Fire are doing to create a 'community of Christ on the edge'. Find out about forthcoming events and find more resources for spiritual seekers
Philip Roderick's blog can be found here >>
Start the Week >>
A roundup of activities and events from the National Officer for Evangelism in the Church of England. Go to starttheweek.typepad.com/stw to see what's going on near you.
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